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Google "Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy".

In a nutshell:

SLO is an autoimmune disease of dogs which can cause severe claw problems in otherwise apparently healthy dogs. It is characterised...

One of my dogs developed the ear fold around the same age as your pup. Her ears went from perfectly balanced to one with a fold. I know it sounds stupid, but I taped it and taped it and taped it -...

Sorry your dog has a broken toe. My lab Dobber (long since gone) broke her toe at the beginning of one summer. I rested her the entire summer, and she was ready to train in the fall. The vet said...

I think you might want to name her "Blur" ;)!

She is really, really cute.

My husband made this for me several years ago. It has Skeeter's ADCH (agility championship) title and ribbon, and her ESPN Great Outdoor Games and Purina Incredible Dog Challenge medals:
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David,

Have you thought about doing other dog sports that have more accessible training facilities and competition venues?

Speaking from 15 years of experience, field labs make tremendous...

thanks very much, wc.

windycanyon,

without me having to dig out the original thread, would you mind repeating the MSM protocol - how much and what brand?

thanks,

Susan Garrett: “Your dog is a reflection of your ability as a dog trainer. Regardless of where your dog started out, what he becomes is a reflection of your ability to train."
Bob Bailey: “Look at...

My dogs get chiro adjustments and sometimes accupuncture. Canine chiros are very popular amongst agility competitors.

I can recommend two in the north Dallas area:

Dr. Karen L. Ave, DVM , PT...

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I have 4 Retrieve A Cure t-shirts that I wear proudly with Kweezy's image on it. I always enjoy telling people who the lab is on my t-shirt.

Ed, I am sorry that she has passed.

here is another superb eagle cam in norfolk, va. i have watched this same pair for 3 years. they successfully fledged 3 babies last year. this year they have 3 eggs again! really fascinating...
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wow she looks great!

this is my tess daughter i've been telling you about about 4 years ago at about the same age :D!

she has not slowed down since! you are in for a ride, brother.
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Yes, my Tess pup was a very quick learner and does every thing fast. You are gonna have so much fun. She is also super friendly. I really like the dam side - with Tess and her mom Bounce. I have...

Let the games begin baby.

My 4 year old Tess "pup" rocked an Excellent Standard agility course last weekend in 39 seconds.

I hope Tess has another litter next year!

oh my goodness! what a little silly!

how very cute!

Oh boy! You're gonna love your Tess pup! I have a Tess "pup" who is almost 4 years old. She is super smart and a great up and coming agility dog!

Julie R - are you referring to canine vestibulitis?

SueLab:

I have no advice to give, but just want to say I am so sorry to hear this. Please keep me posted.

Julie

I live just south of Allen. I train my dogs in McKinney (agility).

There are tons of dog sports in this area - agility, obedience, rally, flyball, herding, hunt test, field trial - the list goes...

I hope they don't let the dog run loose in a parking garage. I have a friend whose lab jumped over the concrete barrier on the second floor. Luckily landed in a big bed of asian jasmine and did not...

I just saw on the AKC site that a FCR 20" won second!

Congratulations to Scarlett! What a sweet victory for the labs.

And, yes, agility is total rush!

Field bred retrievers make great agility dogs!

I am pulling for #6 Merlyn - my young dog's sire!